According to the Escambia County Florida Department of Health . . .
Since 2010, Escambia County has seen an increase in the number of reported cases of syphilis each year. Prior to 2010, we averaged from 20-25 cases per year. In 2012, we had a total of 106 cases of syphilis reported in Escambia County. Currently, Escambia County is ranked #1 in the state of Florida for the number of cases reported.
Between the contaminated waters, and syphilis, it seems we have a lot more to worry about than what kind of development unrelated to a park is going to be built in a “park.”
The health department’s website recommends the following:
You could have syphilis and not even know it. A syphilis infection may have no signs or symptoms. The Florida Department of Health in Escambia County recommends that any sexually active residents get tested.
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If you are sexually active, see your primary care physician to get tested or go to:
| Escambia Community Clinic 2200 North Palafox Street Pensacola, Florida 32501 850-436-4630 |
Florida Department of Health Escambia County Pensacola, Florida 32503 850-595-6740 |
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| Offers testing for HIV and other STDs Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Walk-ins welcome. No appointment necessary. |
Offers testing for HIV and other STDs on Monday (12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.), and Tuesday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.Appointments only. |
